3 h. ago One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in north Scotland – study

The rate in the area is 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000 people.

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6 h. ago Barry Ferguson’s former business associate selected as Scottish Labour by

David Russell is Labour’s pick to contest the race in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.

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6 h. ago Pensioner dies in horror crash as another fighting for life in hospital

The road was closed until around 6.25pm to allow for an investigation at the scene and has since fully reopened.

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8 h. ago Blaze tore through Scots home as neighbours screamed 'get out'

A video shared by an eyewitness shows flames shooting out of the flat's windows on the top floor as smoke can be seen billowing out of the block.

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8 h. ago The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism | Moira Donegan

The trip leaned on a vision of women’s empowerment that is light on substance and heavy on a childlike, girlish sillinessThere are some spectacles of US decadence and decline that almost seem too on the nose – the sort of orgies of vulgar provocation or fantastic lack of self-awareness that exceed the limits of parody, so that if they were in a novel, you’d think the writer was laying it on a little thick. Among these is the all-female flight by Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-owned rocket tourism company, which on Monday launched a phallically shaped pod full of women – including the pop star Katy Perry and Bezos’s partner, Lauren Sánchez – on a brief trip into space.The flight, which was promoted for months in advance, was touted as a triumph of feminism, a win for science and an embrace of the kind of expansive, curious human spirit of striving and possibility that once animated both. Instead, the flight served as a kind of perverse funeral for the America that once enabled both scie...

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8 h. ago Mentors wanted for expanding South Lanarkshire schools programme

The successful MCR Pathways scheme is expanding to every secondary school in the council area

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8 h. ago Glasgow man jailed after scamming council out of £700k covid loans

Aftab Baig, was jailed for four years for defrauding Leeds City Council out of more than £710,000.

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8 h. ago CCTV image released of man cops wish to speak to over Old Firm incident

Police Scotland are keen to speak to the male as he may be able to assist with ongoing enquiries.

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8 h. ago Spain tourism hotspot rocked by earthquake as families left 'terrified'

Tremors in Costa Blanca were felt by holidaymakers and locals just after midnight, with one person claiming they were "almost thrown out of bed"

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9 h. ago Falkirk councillors join race to replace Michael Matheson in next Holyrood election

Councillors Gary Bouse and Iain Sinclair each hope to win their party's backing to fight the 2026 election

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9 h. ago Man appears in court charged with attempted murder after Edinburgh 'stabbing'

A man has appeared in court following an alleged "stabbing" on a street in Edinburgh. Patrick Moohan, 48 of no fixed abode, was charged with attempted murder.

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9 h. ago Scot who pretended to be Greggs property manager to scam council out of £710,000 in Covid grants jailed

Aftab Baig was arrested in Glasgow

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10 h. ago Man charged with attempted murder after three teens 'stabbed' in Edinburgh

Amar Mudawi was charged with danger to life and attempted murder, assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement and robbery.

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10 h. ago Scots firefighter pays tribute to 'free spirit' mum who died suddenly in Brazil

Ruben, whose stage name is Deadloch, was devastated by the death of his mum, who he described as a best friend and trusted confidant.

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10 h. ago Firefighters at Coatbridge Community Fire Station launch annual Easter egg appeal

Urging communities across the region to come together in support of children and young people who need a little extra happiness this spring.

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10 h. ago Why some Universal Credit claimants won't have had DWP payment increase yet

Benefit rates increased for everyone earlier this month but Universal Credit claimants will have to wait to see the extra money enter their bank accounts

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10 h. ago Two further people charged in connection to damage at Trump golf course

A 75-year-old man and 66-year-old woman are due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

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10 h. ago The tiny new Scottish island bakery that's inspiring morning queues for its moreish artichoke cruffins

The newest bakery on Skye serves the best pastries and coffee

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10 h. ago Pensioners to appear in court after Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort vandalised

The 75-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman were first arrested on March 26 but will appear in court on Wednesday.

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11 h. ago Rory McIlroy's stunning WAG Erica Stoll set to take new title after Masters victory

Masters champion Rory McIlroy is set to be knighted after he became just the sixth player to win the Grand Slam, meaning his wife Erica Stoll will also be awarded a new title

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